The Sindh government has declared Wednesday, September 24, a public holiday in 14 districts of the province owing to local government by-elections. An official announcement announced that government offices and institutions in these areas will stay closed so that voters can cast their votes.
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The holiday will be celebrated at Ghotki, Sukkur, Khairpur, Mirpurkhas, Umerkot, Matiari, Hyderabad, Jamshoro, Dadu, Badin, Thatta, Karachi West, Karachi East, and Keamari.
To preserve calm during the election, Pakistan’s Election Commission has ordered that Sindh Rangers be sent to polling sites deemed “most sensitive,” notably in Karachi and Umerkot.
Authorities said the action is intended to ensure safety and smooth voting in regions where law enforcement anticipates potential disruptions.
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Officials highlighted that the vacation applies just to the impacted regions and not to the rest of the province. They went on to say that all essential arrangements are being made to offer voters with a secure and accessible environment on polling day, including increased security and surveillance.
